Set Buffer Read_Only Determines whether EVE writes out the buffer on exiting if the buffer has been modified. Usage notes: o By default, buffers you create (with BUFFER, GET FILE, NEW, or OPEN) are write-enabled. Thus, on exiting, EVE writes out your buffers if you made any changes and have not already written out the buffers. o Typically you make a buffer read-only (also called write-locked) to prevent inadvertently changing text you want to keep intact, such as reference data or a previous draft. o Making a buffer read-only also makes it unmodifiable. You can then make the buffer modifiable. Typically, you make a buffer read-only and modifiable if it is a "scratchpad" buffer in which you want to edit text but do not want EVE to write out the buffer on exiting. o You can also toggle the read/write attribute by clicking M1 on the Read-only or Write indicator in the status line. +---------------------------------------------------------------------+ | For a list of EVE commands and other topics, press HELP and type ?. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+ Related topics: Status Line SET BUFFER SHOW